Friday Rant: Will I Die If I Don’t Masturbate?

Alright, I don’t think that’s what you mean when you ask this question.

There are two main themes that come up when people ask questions about masturbation.

Is it a sin and is it possible to survive without it?

If someone asks me about whether masturbation is a sin I usually answer like this: Why does it matter if it is or not? If it is, are you going to be able to stop doing it? If it’s not, then what’s the problem?

Saying that masturbation is a sin does no good in getting you to break free. You’re going to do it one way or another.

Usually when we get past the legality or morality of masturbating we can get to the crux of the matter.

People don’t usually care about whether masturbation is a sin, they just want someone to tell them whether they can do it or not.

Go for it I say. If it’s the shame you’re afraid of then let go of it. Just don’t feel it. Loosen your grip. How useful has shame been in breaking free? I bet it hasn’t helped at all. Is it the physical act of masturbating that …read more